Wave Action Starts for kite Beach Cabarete

Waterman Winter continues

Advanced Waterman Alert...Looks like Wave Riding Action most of next week (March 8th to the 13th). Look for Swell to start hitting manana with a 57 percent chance of strong Westerly Winds Monday at Sunrise. These winds will give way. Tuesday through the Weekend looks solid for Sunrise wave Riding SUP action with a 62% chance of Late Great Kite Action...contact me for coaching, rentals and tours

http://www.ssd.noaa.gov/goes/east/carb/flash-wv.html

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Waterman Rules

Generally Watermen (and Watergirls) are ruled by the Laws of Nature and simple Physics. The reason is because they operate in "Near Shore Waters" on rugged Windward Coasts.  The Appropriate Regulatory Agency almost never have the Time, Money, Desire, Experience or Equipment to patrol World Class Wind and Wave spots.

With that said there are "Guidelines" Watermen should follow. Here is #1

1. Let the Conditions Dictate ride Location, Style and Equipment

Watermen should realize spots like Kite Beach Cabarete have Large Channels and a number of quality Breaks which work perfectly for SUP Wave Riding and Kiting . Beaches like Enquentro don´t have this feature (Large Channels).

So what is Enquentro? Enquentro is a World Class Surf and Advanced Kite Surf Spot!

Kite Beach is a World Class SUP and Kite Spot. The reasons why are obvious to Watermen.  

Enquentro does not really have a "Kite scene" but certainly does have a strong "surf scene".
Kite Beach has a strong "Kite Scene" and a small but growing "SUP Scene" .

As "scene´s" grow guidelines often become rules. Rules generally don´t work because again,  Ocean Athletes operate in Near Shore Waters which are Regulated by Federal Agencies like the Marine Patrol, Coast Guard, Marinia or Army Corps of Eng.. These Federal Agencies don´t have time or resources to deal with a dozen salty´s bitching and moaning about another salty taking their wave. Local authorities simply don´t have the jurisdiction.

So "Rules" almost always lack Enforcement, but it could be a bit irritating to prove this point and it´s not what Watermen spend their time doing. Watermen advance Kite, SUP, Surf and Spearfishing while finding the appropriate spot for the days action.

People on the beach making "Rules" should understand a few basics:
1. Those who are already doing a sport should ALWAYS be "Grandfathered" or "Permitted" to continue riding the Ocean the way they chose and where they chose. To approach a Waterman with a new rule about his sport is actually a "Crime against all Ocean Athletes" and brings much same to the "rule makers".

2. A Lesson is defined by the exchange of money for services. Traditionally the "Art of Wave Riding" and "Ocean Education" is passed from the Father through the generations. So if no "money" is being exchanged no "commercial lesson" is happening.  Again...approaching a Waterman passing on Ocean Culture to his crew is criminal. 

3. Don´t be "that Guy" who banned the "next" Ocean Sport...especially if you have no idea what this next sport is going to be!

For a good fictional read about "Watermen" check out my latest book The Waterman

If you want to rent Executive SUP or Kite Storage on Kite Beach  contact me
If you want more info or you want to Learn to Paddle Board contact me

pages from the Book

Kite Beach Cabarete has been lucky this winter, we have had quality Morning Surf with Great Kite Wind coming in late...fortunately this pattern looks like it will hold through next week. Mainly because the Winter Low Pressure Systems are Lifting as they pass through Florida. This action gives Kite Beach Cabarete quality SUP and Kite conditions with out heavy weather and driving rain. Looks like this pattern will continue through next week with the next swell hitting our reef at Sunrise, Sunday Morning. Waves and Whales are here so Let´s Paddle!

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Kite Beach Living, an interview with SUP and Kite Board Coach, Maui John, about 2012 Hurricane Season for Kite Beach and the North Coast of the Dominican Republic.



Hurricane Season 2012 wave predictions, SUP, Paddleboarding, Cabarete, Dominican Republic



Q. What is your surf forecast for 2012?
A. I just came in from a nice session off a Tropical Wave  . It's was an early wave and i'm looking for an all time SUP 2012 Hurricane Season.

Q. Most of the Hurricane Experts are calling for a mild Hurricane Season, but not you?
A. Ya, there is a big difference between a good surfable swell and a Named Storm. See those guys don't care about the Tropical Wave we just surfed this morning. To them it almost does not exist, to those who crave the wave, these type swells are very important. Look for a lot of surfable swell in 2012 Hurricane Season.

Q. I see, 5 Tropical Waves could be better that one Hurricane that hits the coast.
 A. Ya, more times then not a Named Storm close by does not throw Sup or Surf waves without a lot of wind.

Q. So what are you calling for?
A. A lot of Tropical Storms and Waves, consistent easterly Swell making for quality SUP, Paddle Board waves.

Q. Why do you think this?
A. Heat is gonna be the thing this season...already it's hot and already there is good movement from Africa to through the Dominican Republic.      


Maui John Coaches every level of Paddle Boarding and Kiteboarding from the Method Shop on Kite Beach.  If you are interested in How to Kite Surf or  How to SUP contact Maui John. 809-849-2147.

The SUP and Surf Map pictured above shows the SUP Waves, the Method Shop, and the Kite Beach Lagoon where the SUP Tours and Coaching Happen.